As someone who feels passionately about avocados (I mean, I wrote an entire cookbook on them back in 2013) my love for guacamole knows no bounds. This is hands down the best guacamole ever and I promise you'll never need another recipe / formula ever again. Eat it as a dip with chips or add it to my favorite bean and cheese burritos, fish tacos and all the bowls!!
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Why I Love This Recipe
I take my guacamole very seriously. It has to be the perfect mixture of smooth and chunky. Seasoned just the right amount. If it's lacking on salt that's a major bummer. AND.... here's the secret: you need a mix of lemon and lime juice in order to make the Best Guacamole EVER. Boom. Game over. Add to that the perfect amount of finely chopped red onions, freshly chopped chives (or cilantro) and salt and pepper and a hint of spice and you're set. You'll be on your way to be best guacamole your kitchen has ever seen! Promise!
Put this on some carnitas tacos. This really goes on everything, and makes it better- load it on some shrimp skewers or a burrito bowl! Grilling your avocados for a quick second, as I demonstrate in the spice grilled chicken recipe also makes for a great guacamole.
You can take Best Guacamole base and jazz it up with any number of variations! I like to add bacon sometimes. A combo of pineapple and mango is delish and so summery. Or even throw in some roasted poblano peppers if you want extra smoke. You're welcome in advance 🙂
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Ripe avocados - Nothing says super creamy and mashable like a Hass avocado, but any ripe avocado will work.
- Red onion and Chives - Use green onions or shallots for a milder crunch.
- Lemon and Lime - or even a splash of orange for a mellow citrus twist.
- Jalapeño or Serrano Peppers - Serrano for extra heat, or poblano for a more gentle spice.
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper - Try some flaky sea salt or even smoked salt for a barbecue touch
- Homemade Tortilla Chips - Nothing wrong with store-bought, but homemade tortillas? Total game-changer.
*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below
How to Make
Step 1: Cut the avocados in half lengthwise. Remove the pit from the avocado and discard. Remove the avocado from the skin and place the avocado flesh into a bowl.
Step 2: Add the lemon juice, lime juice, red onion, chives, jalapeño, salt and pepper. Mash with a fork until half smooth and creamy. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.
Step 3: Serve the guacamole immediately with homemade tortilla chips.
How to Store Guacamole
Place the leftover guacamole in an airtight container, ensuring that there is minimal air exposure. To be extra safe, layer a piece of plastic wrap on top of the guacamole to prevent any air exposure. Store it in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Tips & Tricks
Buy Avocados ahead of time: I tend to buy my avocados rock hard and let them ripen at home to prevent any bumps and bruises. Then I let them ripen on my counter at home. Once they turn a darker shade of green, gently squeeze the avocado. If it yields to pressure, it is ripe.
If you need to ripen avocados faster: there's not quick fix to ripen avocados faster but if you keep them in a brown paper bag with a banana, they'll ripen faster than just on the counter alone.
How to serve guacamole: I always serve guacamole with homemade tortilla chips, freshly made salsas and tacos!
FAQ's
How to pick a ripe avocado?
I tend to buy my avocados rock hard and let them ripen at home to prevent any bumps and bruises. Then I let them ripen on my counter at home. Once they turn a darker shade of green, gently squeeze the avocado. If it yields to pressure, it is ripe.
What is traditional guacamole made of?
Traditional guacamole is made of avocados, lime juice, herbs, onions, tomatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper.
How do I store leftover guacamole?
Place the leftover guacamole in an airtight container, ensuring that there is minimal air exposure. To be extra safe, layer a piece of plastic wrap on top of the guacamole to prevent any air exposure. Store it in the refrigerator for up to two days.
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Best Guacamole Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe avocados
- ⅓ cup finely chopped red onion
- 3 tablespoons freshly chopped chives
- ½ lemon juiced, plus more as needed
- ½ lime juiced, plus more as needed
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeño or finely chopped serrano
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half lengthwise. Remove the pit from the avocado and discard. Remove the avocado from the skin and place the avocado flesh into a bowl.
- Add the lemon juice, lime juice, red onion, chives, jalapeño, salt and pepper. Mash with a fork until half smooth and creamy. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips
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Photo by Matt Armendariz / Food Styling by Adam Pearson / Recipe from What’s Gaby Cooking
I’m looking forward to trying this recipe! I absolutely LOVE your spice Guac is Extra! Can I find this any where?
Best guacamole! Best anything really!
I LOVE this guacamole. Any suggestions if you want to make it ahead of time for a party?
add a bit of extra lemon or lime and then cover with plastic wrap so the plastic touches the guac and no air touches it! Can be made 1-2 days ahead
I'm going to make this for Father's Day. I bought 4 large avocados. When your recipe says "4 avocados", did you mean large or small? Just want to figure out proportions for other ingredients. Thank you
I love all your recipes! I love to entertain and cook. My biggest problem is cooking different meals each night for my family. The kids are all picky♀️ So I end up making a dinner for me and my husband then another one or 2 for the kids.
Literally the best. Every guac I have tried has fallen flat since I made this.
It’s perfect! The salt vs citrus with the heat of the jalapeño and onion is fantastic. Definite crowd pleaser!
I'm about ready to head to bed, and now...all I want is chips and guac. Dang you!
Love the lemon and lime in here. I can never have too many avocados.
Now that the weather is slightly warmer, I've been craving avocados (and guacamole, in particular) like crazy! I love that your recipe is simple and no-nonsense, and yet it sounds like it packs in a lot of flavor. Can't wait to try this!
I love guac and can't ever say that I have one too many recipes for it - keep 'em coming!! 🙂